Books with author Brian Rood

The Star Wars saga begins! Join Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala and Yoda for one action-packed adventure after the next! This collection features 18 stories from the Star Wars prequel trilogy, beautifully illustrated by Star Wars artist Brian Rood. With foil on the cover, gilded pages, and over 250 pieces of both spot and full-page art, this storybook is a must-have for fans!

When Deadly Creatures Fight - Who Would Win?Over many thousands of years some truly fearsome creatures have evolved. From big cats armed with razor sharp talons, and teeth capable of tearing through the toughest hide, through highly venomous reptiles, snakes and insects, to the giant and ferocious creatures swimming in our oceans. Each is a master of its own realm, and each will attack relentlessly if it feels threatened.But, if nature were to throw these creatures together into a battle arena to face-up to one another, just who would win?This book does just that. It pits predator against deadly predator, examines their strengths and weaknesses, looks at real matches that have been fought throughout history, and reveals in detail, When deadly creatures fight - who would win.The battle lines are drawn between ten pairs of terrifying killing machines:The mighty Lion versus the ferocious Grizzly BearThe Tarantula versus the ScorpionThe Crocodile versus the AlligatorThe Rhinoceros versus the African ElephantThe Hippopotamus versus the CrocodileThe Eagle versus the VultureThe Killer Whale versus the Great White SharkThe Grey Wolf versus the Spotted HyenaThe Polar Bear versus the Kodiak BearThe Lion versus the TigerThe perfect book for boys aged 8 - 12, teenagers with their mates, student discussions in the early hours and dads who want to impress their children!About the Author Brian Good began his career as a primary school teacher in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As his career progressed he developed an interest in early intervention techniques.He spent some time teaching in Brisbane, Australia and now lives with his wife of 31 years, Trudi and their beautiful Afghan hounds, Kysa and Malin in Halland, Sweden.

When Deadly Creatures Fight - Who Would Win? Over many thousands of years some truly fearsome creatures have evolved. From big cats armed with razor sharp talons, and teeth capable of tearing through the toughest hide, through highly venomous reptiles, snakes and insects, to the giant and ferocious creatures swimming in our oceans. Each is a master of its own realm, and each will attack relentlessly if it feels threatened. But, if nature were to throw these creatures together into a battle arena to face-up to one another, just who would win? This book does just that. It pits predator against deadly predator, examines their strengths and weaknesses, looks at real matches that have been fought throughout history, and reveals in detail, When deadly creatures fight - who would win. The battle lines are drawn between ten pairs of terrifying killing machines: The mighty Lion versus the ferocious Grizzly Bear The Tarantula versus the Scorpion The Crocodile versus the Alligator The Rhinoceros versus the African Elephant The Hippopotamus versus the Crocodile The Eagle versus the Vulture The Killer Whale versus the Great White Shark The Grey Wolf versus the Spotted Hyena The Polar Bear versus the Kodiak Bear The Lion versus the Tiger The perfect book for boys aged 8 - 12, teenagers with their mates, student discussions in the early hours and dads who want to impress their children!

Seventeen-year-old Cameron Martin has a huge problem: he’s aging a whole year of his life with each passing day!High school is hard enough; imagine rapidly aging from seventeen to seventy in a matter of weeks, with no logical explanation, and with prom, graduation, and the state championship basketball game on the horizon. That’s what happens to Cameron, a popular pretty boy who's never had to face a day looking anything but perfect.All Cameron wants to do is go back to normal, but no one, not even the best doctors, can diagnose his condition. When he finds love with a mysterious young woman, however, he realizes his only hope for survival might be with the one person who started his condition in the first place. PRAISE FOR HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME"This is a fantastically fun read that I immensely enjoyed and am sad to see finished... by the end I was putting aside every other thing I had to do just so I could read the conclusion!" - Caught Between the Pages"Happy Birthday to Me is an excellent read: a unique concept, well-written... I sped through the book, just wanting to read 'one more chapter' to find out what would happen next!" - Katie' Book Blog"I devoured this book in just over a day... I was addicted to it... I look forward to seeing what happens next in this trilogy!" - Love Fantasy Sci Fi Novels

Newlyweds Cameron and Liesel Martin aren't able to celebrate their wedding bliss for long. Not only is Liesel unexpectedly pregnant... they're also facing the end of humanity!Liesel's evil witch sister Hannah has cast a spell to make all humans on Earth age a whole year with every day. It's up to Cameron and Liesel to stop her... and save the world! Who will survive? And who will perish?Here it is... the third and final epic chapter of the Birthday trilogy... Happy Birthday to You!PRAISE FOR THE BIRTHDAY TRILOGY"The best self published novels I've ever read!" - Panda Reads"This is a fantastically fun read that I immensely enjoyed and am sad to see finished... by the end I was putting aside every other thing I had to do just so I could read the conclusion!" - Caught Between the Pages"What an incredible story… I laughed out loud, I cried, with physical tears… I truly loved this story!!" - Page Turners Blog"This book has left me speechless for several days… There may be too high of standards for any book to follow in Happy Birthday to Me's footsteps… Except maybe the sequels!" - Missy's Reads & Reviews"Brian Rowe has captured my attention!" - Tattooed Books

Cameron Martin has a huge problem: he’s aging a whole year of his life with each passing day… again. And this time... he's going backward!When Cameron proposes to his beloved witch of a girlfriend Liesel, he thinks life can’t get any better. But when he reluctantly breaks off the engagement just days before the wedding, Liesel angrily unleashes another curse on the unlucky guy, this time making him age backward, from eighteen, all the way to zero.Making matters worse, Liesel mysteriously disappears, leaving Cameron with no options, except watching himself rapidly shrink into a helpless child. Will Liesel be able to save his life again? Or will Cameron ultimately fall prey to his girlfriend's wicked spell? PRAISE FOR THE BIRTHDAY TRILOGY"The best self published novels I've ever read!" - Panda Reads"John Green meets Alex Flinn!" - The Life of Fiction"I laughed out loud, I cried, with physical tears. I truly loved this story!" - Page Turners Blog

Abigail has been stuck in the same room, in the same house, for twenty-two years, ever since the night her father drowned her in the tub. She wants nothing more than to escape the confines of her ghostly prison, but her dad, who committed suicide the same night, won’t let her leave. Even though she’s a ghost, she can’t move past the upper staircase without choking, without feeling like she’s going to die all over again.But when a new family comes to stay at the house, and a troubled boy named Percy becomes her new best friend, Abigail finds the courage to finally face her hateful father, and discover a secret about her future that will change her life forever.

Your little ones will love playing hide and seek with Kitty Cat and her friends in this point-and-click interactive toddler picture book.Kitty Cat, Peter Puppy, Frankie Frog, Rosie Rabbit, Hillary Hamster, Monty Mouse, Gertie GoldfishPercy Parrot Kitty and her friends are hiding around the house and garden. Your children can choose where they think their hiding place is. If they make the wrong choice they are shown what is really hiding there. If they are right they are rewarded with a big, bright, beautiful picture and the opportunity to find another of Kitty's friends.This bright, colorful book with simple text is perfect for reading along with new readers and teaching toddlers and young children. This is a definite must have book for Preschoolers: Ages 2-5

When 16-year-old Zippy Green falls in love with a girl, her ultra-conservative father tries to send her to anti-gay camp. At the Kansas City airport, however, she hides inside a giant suitcase and sneaks onto an airplane headed not to the camp, but to Seattle, where her online love Mira lives. Halfway through the flight, the plane barrels out of control and crashes into the ground, knocking her unconscious. When Zippy awakens, she finds that most of the passengers have vanished. She doesn’t know what’s happened, but she’s determined to find out. She begins a quest on foot toward Seattle, and along the way, she meets a teenager with a concussion, a homeless man with a heart condition, a child without a shred of bravery, and a terrier named Judy. Together the group discovers that more than two-thirds of the world's population have mysteriously disappeared. But that's only the beginning...All Zippy wants is to find her Mira, but before she can she has to contend with two outside forces. The first is her homophobic father, who does everything in his power to keep her from the girl she loves. And the second is extinct creatures of all shapes and sizes, including living, breathing dinosaurs, which have replaced the missing population.

16-year-old Brin Skar hates everything to do with being scared, so she isn't happy when she discovers that her junior year Film class at Grisly High is devoted to the horror genre. Worse, the first assignment for the students is to create their very own horror movies. Brin and five classmates travel to Bodie Ghost Town in California to shoot their creepy film, but they soon find themselves fighting a real terrifying threat when a clan of mean, ruthless vampires emerge from beneath the surface and start attacking the group. The teens, headed by Brin and the egotistical director Anaya Frost, have no help from the outside and become outnumbered by the bloodsuckers a hundred to one. But when Brin meets Paul, a helpful and smoldering vampire outcast who's had enough of his shameful life, she discovers he may be the only key to their survival.PRAISE FOR THE VAMPIRE UNDERGROUND"The Vampire Underground is fantastic! I love vampire stories and this was no exception. I can't wait for the next one!" - Fantasy Book Chick"The Vampire Underground was funny, interesting, and freaky. Brian Rowe is a great storyteller and I can easily see this becoming a movie. It was such a fantastic read. Brian Rowe has a new fan!" - Memories Overtaking Me"This is a story I would definitely recommend. I was so caught up in it from page one. I cannot wait for Book 2!" - Reviewing What I'm Reading

Your little ones will love playing hide and seek with Dolly Duck and her friends in this point-and-click interactive toddler picture book.Dolly Duck, Roger Rooster, Clara Cow, Paulie Pig, Gemma Goat, Horace Horse, Holly Hen,Shorna Sheep Dolly and her friends are hiding around the farm. Your children can choose where they think their hiding place is. If they make the wrong choice they are shown what is really hiding there. If they are right they are rewarded with a big, bright, beautiful picture and the opportunity to find another of Dolly's friends.This bright, colorful book with simple text is perfect for reading along with new readers and teaching toddlers and young children. This is a definite must have book for Preschoolers: Ages 2-5

Brin Skar is trying to get her life back on track. She barely survived the grisly vampire attack in Bodie Ghost Town, the mysterious Paul is now a guest in her own home, and her dad Kristopher, dead for over a year, has emerged from the grave to try to kill her. After two somber funerals and the baffling disappearance of her Film teacher, Brin decides she needs a break from all the pain and heartache. And what’s a better escape than a round of golf at the brand new Macabre Golf Course?But as soon as Brin and her friends hit the links, strange noises and bizarre sightings begin to occur. And unfortunately for the group, the vampire encounter is going to seem like child’s play… especially when the zombies come out to play!PRAISE FOR THE ZOMBIE PLAYGROUND"The Zombie Playground was a super amazing fast-paced read. There's never a dull moment. I'd recommend this to those who enjoy a good, gruesome story!" - Reviewing What I'm Reading"This is one amazing, funny, and non stop action read. Brian Rowe is such an awesome storyteller. I am a fan of his books and can't wait for the next one!" - Fantasy Book Chick "Ending in an action-filled cliffhanger, The Zombie Playground will leave you salivating for more..." - Bibliophilic Book Blog